Flamboyant East | Jordan Travel Guide

The charming Kingdom of Jordan is, indeed, a collected edition of unique historic heritage, spiced up by extraterrestrial, almost cosmic landscapes, the warm sea, and outstanding recreational resorts. Crave to become the main character of this oriental fairytale? In this piece, we’ve put together everything you need to know about Jordan travel and the country’s main attractions. Read and enjoy!

The capital of ancient Jordan, Amman, has quite a senior age, dating back to the 13th century BC when it was the center of the Kingdom of Ammon. For many centuries, the city was in decline, falling into the hands of various invaders, and only in the middle of the 20th century Amman started to thrive as it was chosen as the capital of the newly proclaimed state.
Nowadays, Amman is a dynamic city that attracts travelers from around the globe to feel the rhythm of the modern Arab metropolis with business centers, shopping malls, restaurants, and art galleries that emerged right amid the poor neighborhoods.
Though Amman itself lacks an impressive historical background and scenic architectural tapestry of a typical Eastern capital, its downtown still features some spectacular ruins of the Roman times, an ancient Citadel, and several beautiful mosques.
Most travelers make Amman their starting point for trips to other Jordan famous places of interest which, in their turn, will definitely satisfy your thirst for saturated historic discoveries. So what direction to choose once Amman is explored inside and out?

What would you say if we tell you that it is actually possible to witness mind-blowing Mars landscapes without leaving the Earth? And no, without a telescope or the augmented reality glasses. Feel intrigued? We bet you do.
Welcome to the mighty desert Wadi Rum, the so-called Valley of the Moon and a piece of space accessible to every adventurous globetrotter. Tonnes of sand, winding canyons, massive dunes, and the caves of Wadi Rum have become the decorations of countless Hollywood movies, and the desert itself was listed among the UNESCO World Sites.
The loud silence and unbelievable scenery are so striking in their grandeur that you unintentionally feel overtaken by contemplation and philosophic mood, feeling like a small grain of sand in this boundless universe. Not to say that Wadi Rum provides simply incredible opportunities for taking inspiring photos of your lifetime!
The best way to explore the vastness of Wadi Rum is a desert safari on a jeep. In case you crave for a deeper insight into the life of local nomads, you can even spend a night in a desert camp, have a cup of tea with Bedouins, and listen to the stories about their life.

Once you discover the major calling cards of Jordan, it is high time for quality relaxation! Fortunately, Jordan boasts one more natural gem (which it shares with Israel), the one and only Dead Sea. To savor the bounty of the Dead Sea, head to the resort town of Swemeh.
The Dead Sea unique natural spa-resort is the lowest spot on Earth, located at 430 meters (1412 feet) below sea level. The Dead Sea brings together the best a natural resort can offer: breathtaking sceneries, proximity to historic gems, and, of course, health benefits found nowhere else in the world.
Sadly, this natural wonder shrinks in size every year which means that you just can’t miss the great chance to soak in the mineral hyper-salty waters of the Dead Sea as it can become unattainable luxury in the nearest future. In fact, local spa-centers offer such a wide range of various saltwater and mud treatments that missing this opportunity is absolutely unacceptable!